| word | procure |
|---|---|
| definition | To get possession of; obtain. |
| eg_sentence | Investigators were looking into the question of how the governor had procured such a huge loan at such a favorable rate. |
| explanation | While procure has the general meaning of “obtain,” it usually implies that some effort is required. It may also suggest getting something through a formal set of procedures. In many business offices, a particular person is responsible for procuring supplies, and government agencies have formal procurement policies. When teenagers use an older friend to procure the wrong kind of supplies for their parties, they often risk getting into trouble |
| IPA | proʊˈkjʊr |
Tags: mwvb::unit:7, mwvb::unit:7:word, mwvb::word, mwvb::word-cloze, mwvb::word-reverse, obsidian_to_anki
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